Jade Jones
Encyclopedia
Jade Jones is an English
R&B
singer turned chef
. He is most famous for being the former lead singer of the band
Damage
.
After leaving Damage, Jones joined CherryBlackStone
, who appeared in Channel 4
's Bo in the USA. In 2006 he participated and went on to win the Channel 4 reality show The Games.
Jones left CherryBlackStone in 2008 following the birth of his son, and became a full time trainee chef
. The Sun
reported he has been putting in long stints at the Lord Stanley in London’s Camden Town
, and he also does shifts at their sister pub, the Lansdowne in Primrose Hill
. He also works at Claridge's
in London.
Since 2000, he has been in a relationship with former Spice Girls
singer Emma Bunton
. Their first child, a son named Beau Lee, was born on 10 August 2007. In November 2010, Bunton announced she was expecting their second child. The couple became engaged on 23 January 2011. Bunton gave birth to their second child, Tate Lee, on May 6, 2011
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer turned chef
Chef
A chef is a person who cooks professionally for other people. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who cooks for a living, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation.-Etymology:The word "chef" is borrowed ...
. He is most famous for being the former lead singer of the band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
Damage
Damage (British band)
Damage were a British R&B boy band who achieved success in the 1990s with eleven hit singles, including four Top 10 successes in the UK Singles Chart.-Biography:...
.
After leaving Damage, Jones joined CherryBlackStone
CherryBlackStone
CherryBlackStone is a four piece British music group, formed in London in 2002. They are not to be confused with American rock band Black Stone Cherry. The group was founded by former Damage vocalist Andrez Harriott together with his wife ReDD. Their aim was to create a new sound and to "make an...
, who appeared in Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
's Bo in the USA. In 2006 he participated and went on to win the Channel 4 reality show The Games.
Jones left CherryBlackStone in 2008 following the birth of his son, and became a full time trainee chef
Chef
A chef is a person who cooks professionally for other people. Although over time the term has come to describe any person who cooks for a living, traditionally it refers to a highly skilled professional who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation.-Etymology:The word "chef" is borrowed ...
. The Sun
The Sun (newspaper)
The Sun is a daily national tabloid newspaper published in the United Kingdom and owned by News Corporation. Sister editions are published in Glasgow and Dublin...
reported he has been putting in long stints at the Lord Stanley in London’s Camden Town
Camden Town
-Economy:In recent years, entertainment-related businesses and a Holiday Inn have moved into the area. A number of retail and food chain outlets have replaced independent shops driven out by high rents and redevelopment. Restaurants have thrived, with the variety of culinary traditions found in...
, and he also does shifts at their sister pub, the Lansdowne in Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill is a hill of located on the north side of Regent's Park in London, England, and also the name for the surrounding district. The hill has a clear view of central London to the south-east, as well as Belsize Park and Hampstead to the north...
. He also works at Claridge's
Claridge's
Claridge's is a luxury hotel in Mayfair, central London. It is located at the corner of Brook Street and Davies Street.-History:Claridge's is a traditional grand hotel. Its extensive and old connections with royalty have led to it being referred to as an "extension to Buckingham Palace"...
in London.
Since 2000, he has been in a relationship with former Spice Girls
Spice Girls
The Spice Girls were a British pop girl group formed in 1994. The group consisted of Victoria Beckham , Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell. They were signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe" in 1996, which hit number-one in more than 30...
singer Emma Bunton
Emma Bunton
Emma Lee Bunton is an English pop singer/songwriter and TV and radio presenter. She was a member of the 1990s girl group, the Spice Girls, in which she was known as Baby Spice as she was the youngest member. In 2010, she joined the judging panel on ITV's Dancing on Ice...
. Their first child, a son named Beau Lee, was born on 10 August 2007. In November 2010, Bunton announced she was expecting their second child. The couple became engaged on 23 January 2011. Bunton gave birth to their second child, Tate Lee, on May 6, 2011